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Tax & accounting services in Georgia

BATS helps individuals and businesses across Georgia with tax preparation, tax planning, IRS problems, bookkeeping and payroll, with advisors who know Georgia rules.

Georgia tax overview

What to know about taxes in Georgia

Georgia taxes personal income, and state returns are filed with the Georgia Department of Revenue. Planning has to account for both federal and Georgia rules.

Whether you are filing a personal return, running a growing company or answering a letter from the IRS or the state, we pair you with an advisor who works through Georgia returns every season.

Georgia at a glance

State tax agency
Georgia Department of Revenue
Income tax on wages
Yes
Local income taxes
Not common
Cities with pages
6

Rates and thresholds change every year. Ask your advisor for the figures that apply to you.

Services in Georgia

Every BATS service is available in Georgia

Tax Preparation & Filing

Accurate federal, state and local returns for individuals, businesses, trusts and nonprofits.

Questions

Georgia tax FAQs

10 answers about taxes in Georgia.

Do you prepare Georgia state tax returns?

Yes. We prepare resident, part-year and nonresident Georgia returns and file them with the Georgia Department of Revenue, together with your federal return.

When are Georgia individual returns due?

Many states follow the federal April 15 deadline, but some set their own dates. We track the Georgia Department of Revenue deadlines for you and file extensions when they are needed.

Does Georgia have a sales tax?

Yes. Georgia charges sales tax, and local rates can add to the state rate. We help Georgia businesses register, collect the right rate and file returns with the Georgia Department of Revenue.

What payroll registrations does a Georgia employer need?

Employers generally register with Georgia for unemployment insurance and state income tax withholding, plus any other state payroll programs that apply. We handle the registrations and the ongoing filings.

Do I need to make Georgia estimated tax payments?

If you have income without enough withholding, such as self-employment or investment income, Georgia generally expects estimated payments during the year, with its own thresholds and due dates. We calculate federal and state payments together.

How are LLCs and corporations taxed in Georgia?

Georgia applies its own rules to LLCs, S corporations and C corporations, and in some cases charges franchise, gross receipts or minimum taxes regardless of profit. We review how your entity is treated in Georgia before you form it or make an election.

I moved into or out of Georgia. What do I file?

Usually a part-year return for each state you lived in during the year, with credits so the same income is not taxed twice. Our multi-state filing service handles this.

Can you represent me with the Georgia Department of Revenue?

Yes. In addition to IRS matters, we respond to notices and audits from the Georgia Department of Revenue when you authorize us to.

Can a Georgia business work with BATS remotely?

Yes. We work with Georgia businesses through video meetings, secure document upload and cloud accounting software, so there is no need to visit an office.

Which Georgia cities do you serve?

We have dedicated pages for Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Savannah, Athens, Macon, and we work with clients anywhere in Georgia.

Tax help for Georgia

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